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Fresno County heat waves will last longer in the future. Here’s what that means for your health

By Cassandra Garibay
Extreme heat days and prolonged heat waves, which will become more frequent in the near future, can create serious health concerns.
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Extreme heat is a quiet health crisis worth covering, LA Times investigation shows

By Kellie Schmitt
Reporters Tony Barboza and Anna Phillips take us behind the scenes of their yearlong investigation.
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As urban heat takes a rising toll on people’s health, a reporter strives to document the problem

By Molly Peterson
Climate change is making the problem of urban heat a growing health risk. But reporting on the scope of the problem is full of challenges, as Molly Peterson explains.

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